you betcha
Phrase
- Meaning
- Minnesota affirmative: 'absolutely, you can count on it.'
- Type
- Phrase
- Used in
- Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
What does “you betcha” mean
A friendly Upper Midwest affirmation, a contraction of 'you bet you' / 'you bet your ___.' Iconic of the so-called 'Minnesota Nice' speech style, often paired with 'oh sure' and 'ya know.' Caricatured in the film Fargo but used unironically.
Where it's used
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